DOI
https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss3/S-pp234-239Keywords
Abdulrazak Gurnah , postcolonial literature , migration , identity , diaspora , colonialism , cultural identityAbstract
This article examines the key themes in the literary works of Abdulrazak Gurnah, Nobel Prize laureate in Literature (2021). It focuses on his contribution to postcolonial discourse and explores issues such as migration, identity, and the consequences of colonialism. Gurnah's works are analyzed in terms of their role in illuminating diasporic experiences and the complexities of cultural identity in the context of globalization. The author highlights the significance of his works in understanding contemporary socio-historical processes and expanding the scope of postcolonial literature.
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